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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1921

Page

10

Country trip sparks worries over shabby suit and fur

Sue plans a Sunday visit to meet Dick's mother in the country. She frets about the first impression in an old suit and moth-eaten fur, while a reader suggests an affordable Cherry's outfit and a small after Christmas payment plan. They mention 207 Rialto building on Second Ave near Madison and Spring.

Sue Cherry's Blue Second Ave Madison Spring Rialto Building Pisg’n Whistle

W L George to marry Kathleen Geipel this month in London

In London, novelist W L George plans to wed Kathleen Geipel this December. The couple will sail to America on December 21 for their honeymoon. Geipel is noted as a skilled tennis player and pianist, described as a charming heroine type.

London Ike W. L. George Kathleen Geipel W. J. George America Mine Geipel

Ford Would Shatter Cost of Electricity

Muscle Shoals Alabama December 13 Ford touts 4 mills per kilowatt hour for primary power and 12 mills for secondary power, claiming $4.65 million annual dam earnings and potential to cut costs versus Seattle. Government estimates project $46 million plus to finish the Wilson dam, with Ford offering to cover part and amortize over the dam’s life, claiming faster completion at lower cost.

Muscle Shoals Ala Seattle Wilson Dam Muscle Shoale Henry Ford Ford Wilson

Hotel Bandits Rob Bank Cash From Gordon Hotel Owner

Two young men robbed Mrs. Virgil Forrell, owner of the Gordon hotel at 204 Pineat, of 1000 dollars just before midnight. They forced her to open her room and take the money from a chiffonier drawer then fled as police searched the area. Three hours later the same bandits reportedly held up P Co Hollister at 914 W 61st at West Lake Ave and Virginia St, stealing 21.75 dollars and papers.

Virgil Forrell Gordon Hotel Pineat Virginia Et Hollister

Henderson Seeks Two More Buses for City Routes

D. W. Henderson, superintendent of transportation, asked the city council Tuesday for two additional motorbuses. He noted the railway system currently has only five buses to maintain service on the Laurelhurst Magnolia Bluff and 35th Ave routes.

D. W. Henderson Laurelhurst Magnolia Bluff 35Th Ave

Death of Herman Biegle Former Washington Resident

Herman Biegle aged 93 died in Republic after 35 years in Washington. He was the father of Albert C. Biegle a general contractor residing at 7006 Seaview terrace.

Herman Biegle Washington Republic Biegle Albert C. Biegle Seaview Terrace

Dope raid ends in killing of suspect in Hoquiam

Federal narcotics agents Ralph Latham and J B Brown tried to seize 225 ounces of dope worth 250000 from four crew members of the Shinsei Maru on a Hoquiam dock. As agents stepped from their craft the men fired. One suspect was killed and three fled into the woods, with the dope said to be seized.

Hoquiam Ralph Latham J. B. Brown

Giant Wilson Dam Exceeds South's Power Dreams

The Wilson dam will back a 97 foot high water wall and stretch 4,426 feet with a 1,290 foot powerhouse along its length. It will house 14 turbines driving generators producing 000 horsepower at 12 000 volts and require 3 450 cubic feet per second. Concrete work totals 1 260 000 cubic yards with 265 000 in place.

United States Boulder Canyon Colorado River Wilson Dam

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